# Marche regional economic structural shifts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marche-regional-economic-structural-shifts > Updated: 2026-09-08T12:59:16.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. As of mid-2026, the economy of the Marche region in Italy is experiencing a period of numerical stability despite significant structural shifts. Data from Confartigianato Imprese Marche indicates there are 131,017 active businesses, representing a negligible decrease of only seven compared to 2025. Giorgio Menichelli, Secretary General for Macerata-Ascoli Piceno-Fermo, stated that this stability demonstrates resilience against economic slowdowns, rising costs, and credit access difficulties. However, the region is undergoing a profound transformation as traditional sectors shrink while advanced services, real estate, energy, and consultancy grow. The manufacturing sector has declined by 1.8% to 15,458 units. Notable losses occurred in the fashion system, including leather goods and footwear (-5.0%), clothing (-3.4%), and furniture (-2.1%). The footwear district in Fermo and Macerata has been particularly impacted, seeing a contraction of over 125 businesses in leather and related manufacturing due to international competition. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Marche economy shows stability despite manufacturing decline The Marche region's economy shows overall stability with 131,017 active businesses, but faces a decline in traditional manufacturing and fashion sectors amid a shift toward service-based industries. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marche-economy-shows-stability-despite-manufacturing-decline ### 2026-08-09: Marche region landscape and Adriatic coastline analysis An analysis of the Marche region's geography describes a landscape dominated by the Apennine Mountains, rolling hills, and a 150-kilometer Adriatic coastline ranging from sandy to rocky shores. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marche-region-landscape-and-adriatic-coastline-analysis --- Cite as: Marche regional economic structural shifts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/marche-regional-economic-structural-shifts